Department of Biomedical Engineering

BME 102 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
BME 102		3	0	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	-
Course Level	-
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Presentation Teamwork
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	-
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

To introduce students to the field of biomedical engineering by exploring its foundational concepts, key application areas, and the integration of engineering with biology and medicine, preparing them for advanced study in the discipline.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Will be able to explain the fundamental fields of study of their own discipline.	1.5	X
LO2	Will be able to discuss the skills that an engineer should possess.	11		X
LO3	Will be able to list the application areas related to their own discipline.	1.5	X
LO4	Will be able to discuss the importance of activities related to their own discipline in terms of engineering ethics.	6.1		X
LO5	Will be able to discuss the social impacts of activities related to their own discipline.	7.1		X

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to biomedical engineering. Fundamental concepts and application areas are discussed. it provides students with a broad understanding of the discipline's scope and prospective fields of employment, preparing them for advanced-level courses.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	1. What is Biomedical Engineering? Why Do We Need Biomedical Engineers?	Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Saltzman, W.	LO1
2	Biosignal processing	Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Third Edition, Saltzman, W. Chapter 11	LO2
3	Biomechanics Medical imaging	Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Third Edition, Saltzman, W. Chapter 16	LO1
4	UV-Vis Spectroscopy/IR Spectroscopy	Principles of Instrumental Analysis, Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Chapter 13, 16	LO1
5	Gas Chromatography	Principles of Instrumental Analysis, Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Chapter 27	LO1
6	Applications of instrumental analysis	Principles of Instrumental Analysis, Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Chapter 14, 17	LO3
7	From Literature Review to Hypothesis and Project Development/Management in Biomedical Engineering	Design of Biomedical Devices and Systems, Paul H. King, Richard C. Fries and Arthur T. Johnson, 4th Edition (Ch. 1, 2)	LO2
8	Midterm Exam		-
9	Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials	Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Third Edition, Saltzman, W. Chapter 5, 6	LO2
10	Ethics and Responsibility in Engineering Practice	Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Third Edition, Chapter 2	LO4
11	Patient based therapeutic procedures	Lecture notes	LO5
12	12. Patient based therapeutic procedures	Lecture notes	LO5
13	Biomedical Optics	Lecture notes	LO3
14	Bioinfotmatics I	Lecture notes	LO5
15	Bioinfotmatics II	Lecture notes	LO5
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Enderle J. & Bronzino J. (Eds.). (2012). Introduction to biomedical engineering. Academic press.
Suggested Readings/Materials	-

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	20	X	X	X	X
Presentation / Jury	1	20					X
Midterm	1	20	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X	X	X	X
Total	4	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	5	5
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	1	5	5
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	20	20
Final Exam	1	30	30
		Total	120

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics	LO1 LO3
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals		LO4
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility		LO5
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.			LO2